Batch rename of avi files

I am looking for the solution to batch rename multiple avi files simply.
In iphoto, I just select a bunch of image files and using the ctrl+Shift+CMD keyboard shortcut, I input the name something like 'boat_trip_kids' I get the files renamed instantly wiith or without the suffix of a number.
Thing is,  how to do for vdo files ?
I read a totorial and then tried using automator to do this but I have to input the name_of_the_file in the script construction. That's ok for hundreds of files but I will have many names to use for naming of small groups of files and this won't be practical.
Is there some way I can achieve this in automator ?
Perhaps someone with expertise with automator can talk me through the way?
Thx,

Check out A Better Finder Rename. I don't know if this will do what you want but I thought I'd suggest it anyhow.
That link is to the macupdate.com download page.  Also on that page is a Similar Software section for other apps with similar functionality.

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